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Beaches Worth the Drive
We tested every beach on the island. These are the three you can't skip.
Blue Bay Beach
About fifteen minutes from Willemstad, near Sint Michiel, Blue Bay is a white sand beach lined with palm trees that's part of the Blue Bay Golf & Beach Resort, but it stays open to day visitors for an entrance fee. Sun loungers, a beach club and on-site restaurants set the scene, while a reef accessible right from shore makes this one of Curaçao's favorite beaches for family snorkeling.
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Caracas Bay
At the tip of the southeastern peninsula of Willemstad, where Spanish Water meets the open sea, Caracasbaai is an unpretentious beach of coarse sand and pebbles where Curaçaoan families gather on weekends for a waterside barbecue. Nearby, Fort Beekenburg has watched over the bay's entrance since 1703, and a sunken tugboat draws snorkelers to Tugboat Beach.
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Cas Abao
On Curaçao's west coast, in the Banda Abou region, Cas Abao unrolls its ribbon of white sand facing the turquoise water that has earned it a reputation as one of Curaçao's most beautiful beaches. Sun loungers, umbrellas, showers and a beach bar-restaurant set the rhythm of the day, while the nearby reef invites you to snorkel. Access is by car, with an entrance fee per vehicle, for a break that's well worth lingering over.
Read moreThings worth doing
An honest selection of activities worth your time.
Curaçao Sea Aquarium
At Bapor Kibra, right next to Mambo Beach, the Sea Aquarium Curaçao opens a window onto Caribbean marine life through an open-circuit system that continuously feeds the tanks with seawater. Sharks, turtles, rays, and tropical fish pass right in front of you, while the shows and dolphin encounters at the neighboring Dolphin Academy make this a family outing that mixes curiosity with genuine wonder.
- 2h30
- Easy
Chichi Workshop, Serena's Art Factory
On the east side of the island, right next to the ostrich farm, a colorful garden hides the workshop where Chichis are born - those generous female figures that have become one of the symbols of Curaçao craftsmanship. Here you can see how the statues are made before sitting down yourself with brushes and acrylic paint to decorate your own Chichi, under the friendly eye of the artists at Serena's Art Factory.
- 2h
- Easy
Blue Room Cave
On Curaçao's west coast, near Boka Santa Cruz in Banda Abou, a small opening in the rock hides one of the island's most memorable experiences. You can reach it by swimming from the beach or on a boat trip, to discover a sea cave where sunlight, filtered through the submerged entrance, turns the interior a striking electric blue. A mask and snorkel are highly recommended to fully enjoy the show.
- 2h
- Moderate
Where to Eat
Tested and approved. No tourist traps.
Cielo Gelato & Pizza
In the heart of Punda, tucked away in a charming little alley, you'll find one of Curaçao's best gelato spots.
- Italian
Hofi Cas Cora
At the heart of the old Cas Cora estate on Reigerweg, this organic farm transforms the art of brunch with an authentically local approach. The Eatery cultivates its own farm-to-table philosophy by serving exclusively what grows on site. On weekends, when local families come for brunch, the place reveals its true nature: a culinary laboratory where each dish reinvents the classics with the day's harvest.
- Creole & local
Landhuis Daniel restaurant
Set in a 1711 plantation house on the road to Westpunt, this unlikely spot hidden among the arid vegetation is one of the island's finest culinary surprises. The shaded terrace in front of the plantation house provides the setting for an eclectic menu that blends French, Dutch, Caribbean and Asian cuisine. The Indonesian rijsttafel has become legendary here.
- Fusion
Latest From the Island
Stories, tips and field notes from Curaçao.
Krioyo Cuisine: The Dishes to Taste in Curaçao
Goat stobá, keshi yena, funchi, pastechi: krioyo cooking tells Curaçao's story better than any museum. A tour of the island's signature dishes, their mixed origins, and the addresses where you can taste them, starting with Plasa Bieu.
What to Do in Curaçao When It Rains: A Real Plan B
Tropical showers on Curaçao rarely outlast the morning. Caves, museums, a liqueur distillery and the arches of an old fort: the island keeps a fine indoor repertoire for the odd grey hour. Here is where we head when the sky opens.
Curaçao or Aruba: Which Island Should You Choose?
Wide resort beaches on one side, a UNESCO capital and turquoise coves on the other: the two sister islands of the southern Caribbean tell very different stories. An honest comparison, with a clear verdict.
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